Laurus Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Mild Thai curries, grilled scallops, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Laurus' range by Gabriel Meffre takes its name from the Latin word for laurel, a classical symbol of triumph and distinction that pays homage to the Roman heritage deeply rooted in the southern French landscape. For this Viognier, grapes are selected from choice vineyard parcels within the Pays d'Oc, where clay-limestone soils and Mediterranean sunshine allow the notoriously finicky variety to achieve optimal ripeness. In keeping with the Laurus philosophy of structure and refinement, a portion of the cuvée undergoes fermentation and aging in custom-designed oak demi-muids. This careful wood contact imparts a creamy texture and delicate spicy complexity, beautifully balancing the grape's natural exuberance without overshadowing its signature fresh profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1936 by Gabriel and Juliette Meffre in Gigondas, Maison Gabriel Meffre has evolved from a pioneering family négoce into one of the Southern Rhône Valley’s most influential estates. Now part of the Boisset Collection, the house manages estate holdings—most notably Domaine de Longue Toque, nestled against the jagged limestone ridges and scree of the Dentelles de Montmirail—alongside historic grower partnerships spanning Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Plan de Dieu, and the wider Rhône and southern France. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability and certified organic farming on estate parcels. Under long-tenured head winemaker Véronique Torcolacci, cellar vinification focuses on pristine varietal purity, judicious use of large-format oak, and parcel-specific selections. Benchmark labels encompass the terroir-driven Domaine de Longue Toque cuvées, the prestige 'Laurus' series aged in bespoke 275-liter oak barrels, and the classic Saint-designated Gabriel Meffre signature range.
🍇 Grapes
Viognier
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%